Role of Malnutrition in Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study Including Individuals ≥ 75 Years of Age

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Journal Nutrients

Date 2023 Oct 14

PMID 37836479

Authors

Kemal Gocer

Bayram Ozturk

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Abstract

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder in the elderly. The AF can cause life-threatening thromboembolic complications. Therefore, there is a need to determine the risk factors of AF. In this study, we aimed to examine the association of markers of malnutrition with AF in individuals aged 75 years and older and to find the factors that may affect mortality.

Methods: In this prospective study, 358 consecutive individuals aged 75 years and older presenting to the cardiology outpatient clinic were included. All participants were divided into AF and sinus rhythm (SR) groups. In addition, a questionnaire and scoring system were used to assess malnutrition status. Information was obtained from all patients through outpatient clinic visits or telephone interviews for one year. Death from any cause was considered as the endpoint.

Results: AF was observed in 71 (19.8%) patients. Death was higher in patients with AF ( < 0.001), high CONUT score ( = 0.018), and GLIM malnutrition ( = 0.018). GLIM malnutrition caused a 2.8-fold increase in the development of AF.

Conclusions: Screening for malnutrition in the elderly is essential. According to GLIM criteria, malnutrition may play a role in the development of AF and increase one-year mortality in the elderly.

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